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Ethel Johnson Miles

11/18/1943 - 08/12/2026

Obituary For Ethel Johnson Miles

Ethel Johnson Miles, 82, of Phenix City, AL, passed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon EST, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dr. J.C. Fryer, Pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Public Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.

Mrs. Ethel Johnson Miles, daughter of the late Florence Barber and the late Henry Preer, was born on November 28, 1943, in Phenix City, AL. On Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Ethel departed this earthly life and entered into her heavenly home, where she now rests in the eternal presence of the Lord.

Ethel attended South Girard school. She enjoyed showing her love for friends and family by cooking and baking. She was also a huge fan of wrestling and football. She enjoyed thrifting as well as decorating.

At a young age she accepted Christ at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL., where she remained a faithful and lifelong member. She served on the Usher Board and Pastoral Care Ministry. She truly enjoyed every minute at the church and every aspect of having a church family.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Miles; mother, Florence Barber; father, Henry Preer; brothers, Thomas Barber Jr., Henry Preer Jr., and Richard Lee Preer; sisters, Virginia L. Miles and Beatrice Brown; and a great-grandson, Tre'von Fluellen.

Ethel leaves to cherish her memory eight children: Clide (Sheila) Johnson, Vickey (Troy) Tabb, Butler Johnson, Brenda Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, Ronald Johnson, Donald (Ebony) Johnson, and Debra Jones, all of Phenix City, AL.

She also leaves 35 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, 3 sisters; Margaret, Janet, and Valerie; 3 brothers, Bobby Davis, James Preer and Edward Preer; cousin as sister, Joann Lyles; and a host of family, friends and community.

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Services

Visitation

Aug
18
Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. | Phenix City, AL

1514 5th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36868

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Church

Aug
19
Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church

337 10th Avenue
Phenix City, Alabama 36869

12:00 PM
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Interment

Aug
19
Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

553 AL-165
Phenix City, Alabama 36865

1:30 PM
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Condolences & Tributes

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To the best mother, I'm really going to miss you Ma love you

Clide Johnson

Grandma this is hard. I'm writing this with tears forming and I don't know if I can stop them. I've more days on this earth with you than I have without you and I can't even imagine how long this will take . Fridays will always mean more to me . Carrying you in my arms on days you were weak is where my strength comes from . You always fought , you always loved and you always gave . You left behind a legacy that most people dream of . 8 kids , 35 grand and 81 great grand. Every single one of us... came from you . The love you gave us all is what we must hold on too . The memories that will form years for years to come . Grandma I love you and I miss you . These days don't feel real without you . I'm grateful to have sat at your feet and heard the years of wisdom and faith that you gave me constantly . I'll cherish our moments , our hugs and our " I love you more's" . You are finally able to rest .

Qunn Johnson

Grandma, I'm going to miss your hugs, your kisses, your phone calls. You were the best grandma a girl could ever ask for. I'm just grateful my kids got to know you and got to receive that same love that you gave me. I know you're sitting in heaven pretty as can be just like you did when you used to sit on your porch everyday. I love you forever until we meet again baby.

Brittany Johnson

Praying for God's comfort and strength. I'm truly sorry for your loss 😞

Felicia

Mommy I love you and I told you so many time I know you love me we had Favor from God in your last days we talk we prayed and Laugh But I am grateful for your love most of all showing us how to fight the good fight of faith we will continue smiling knowing you had time to tell us what to do once again God we thank you Favor

Cynthia Johnson

We love you and we miss you. We will continue to pray and stick together. Your legacy lives on through us and we will continue to make you smile down from heaven.

Dachawne Johnson

Rest in heavenly peace. T.

Marsha Preer

There are some goodbyes that words will never truly be enough to explain. Losing you has left a place in my heart that can never be filled, because you were so much more than my grandmother you were my best friend, my comfort, my strength, and one of the sweetest people I have ever known. I want you to know how grateful I am for every memory, every smile, every conversation, and every moment we shared. Your love was something special. You had a way of making people feel cared for, and I will carry that love with me for the rest of my life. My heart hurts knowing I can't call you, hear your voice, or sit beside you anymore. But I find comfort in knowing that your love will never leave me. You will live on through the memories you gave us, the lessons you taught us, and the love you planted in our family. Grandma, thank you for being my safe place, my blessing, and my best friend. I hope you knew just how deeply you were loved. If I could have one more moment with you, I would hold you tight and tell you how much you mean to me. I will miss you more than words can say. Until we meet again, I will keep your memory close to my heart and continue to love you every single day. Rest peacefully, Grandma. Your work here is done, but your love will live forever. I love you. I miss you. And I will never forget you. Forever your grandchild, Sharondra Johnson

Sharondra Johnson

Sending my condolences to the family 🙏🙏🪽🖤🤍💔

Hattie Hicks Floyd

Grandma Mae I am going to miss you so much. I love you.

Imani Johnson

Grandma I love you and thanks for being my listening ear. You will be with me forever. Love you!

Sharon Harris

I never felt hurt like this. One of the best mama every. I love you ma.

Brenda Johnson

My thoughts and prayers are to the family We were lifelong friends and she was a special lady.

Joe Rosier

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Vickey Tabb

My sincere condolences to the family

Delores Mitchell

To The Family of Mrs Ethel Miles Prayers For Your Comfort &Peace . Knowing Mrs Ethel as a strong woman who loved the Lord & her Family. It's been years since I've seen her but in the past she always had a smile & kind words for me whenever we ran into each other . Rest Well God Has You Now ❤️🙏🏾❤️

Quitina(Tina)Horace -Anderson

Look to the hills from which cometh all our help, knowing that all our help comes from the Lord.

Vera Woods

My condolences and sincere prayers go out to the entire family of Mrs Ethel J.Miles. we pray that God will grant all of you the strength that is needed during this most difficult time May God bless each of you individually and collectively The Woods Family

Wanda Thorne

Sending our condolences and deepest sympathies and prayers to the entire family from all of our family in Pensacola and Tampa Florida. Rod will be missed I liked him from day one and grew to love him just like family. He was so funny it was never a dull moment in his presence.

Jennifer Cox

Sending condolences to the Miles and Johnson Family. 🙏

Jeannette Lewis

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.